A. Scope; Exceptions: This chapter shall apply to the naming of any city asset except:
1. A city street, which shall be governed by title 14, chapter 14.08 of this code; and
2. A donation not associated with a sponsorship, naming right, or other similar arrangement concerning city owned property, which shall be governed by chapter 3.60 of this title.
B. Asset Naming Parameters:
1. City assets shall be classified as either major or minor assets. Naming of major assets shall require council approval and naming of minor assets shall require mayor approval.
a. An asset shall be considered to be major if one or more of the following apply:
(1) It provides material economic value to the city;
(2) It is iconic to the city;
(3) It does not currently exist as an asset class within the inventory;
(4) It is a structure or facility, including a portion of structure or facility;
(5) It is land regardless of acreage; or
(6) It is identified as important to one or more members of the city council after the council receives notice from the mayor as provided in subsection B2 of this section.
b. An asset shall be considered to be a minor asset if one or more of the following apply:
(1) The asset is a park bench, tree/plant, bike rack, or similar object installed in a public space.
(2) The asset is not a major asset as described in subsection B1a of this section.
2. The mayor shall give a minimum of fifteen (15) business days' notice to the city council of each naming request prior to initiating a naming process. The city council shall notify the mayor at the conclusion of the fifteen (15) business days if the city council wishes to use a legislative process for naming an asset. If the city council does not respond to duly given notice, the naming may proceed as provided in this chapter for a minor asset. Unless otherwise specified by the city council, no action shall be taken on a naming request until after the notice period has expired. (Ord. 11-13, 2013)